Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip is one of the best appetizers out there! It is creamy, a little bit spicy, and full of buffalo flavor. This dip is loaded with chicken, hot sauce, cheese, and ranch dressing mix for the ultimate flavor experience.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Football parties are upon us which means it is appetizer and dip season is here and let me tell you this Buffalo chicken dip is always a hit! We pair it with our Spinach Artichoke Dip and our Million Dollar Dip.
We love this buffalo chicken dip because it gives you all the buffalo chicken wing flavor that you love, but in a dip. Let me tell you this is finger-licking good! Once you make it, you will serve it at every party.
How hot is this buffalo chicken dip?
Thanks to the hot wing sauce, this Buffalo chicken dip can be on the hotter side. With that being said, there’s a slight kick but not as much as you may find in others.
If you prefer your Buffalo Chicken Dip to be hotter increase the Frank’s Wing Sauce to 1 Cup, or even more if you prefer. You can also halve the amount of hot sauce to make it less spicy.
What will I need to complete this recipe?
You will need the following ingredients:
- Butter
- Garlic
- rotisserie chicken
- wing sauce (hot sauce)
- cream cheese
- ranch dressing mix
- sour cream
- cheddar cheese
- velveeta cheese
- mozzarella cheese
- black pepper
- green onions
You will need the following supplies:
- Medium cast iron skillet (or any oven safe dish is fine, cook in a skillet then transfer to a casserole dish)
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the butter to a medium skillet and cook the minced garlic for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and pour over the hot sauce. Cook for a few minutes, stirring to combine the sauce.
- Cut the velveeta cheese into cubes and add to the pan, allow to melt, stirring.
- Cut up the cream cheese and melt into the pan.
- Add the sour cream, 2 chopped green onions, black pepper and the ranch mix.
- Stir until combined.
- Add half a cup of the cheddar and half cup of the mozzarella, stirring.
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella, then cheddar over the top.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes. Finish off by broiling to give some good color on the top.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining green onion to garnish and serve immediately with blue cheese, celery, carrots, tortilla chips, and crusty bread.
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- Blue cheese is optional, so if you are not a fan of it you can omit it.
- Be sure to soften the cream cheese prior to mixing. This will take about 30 minutes sitting at room temperature.
- While you can use any hot sauce, Frank’s Hot sauce is the best.
- Feel free to add in more hot sauce if you want to make this dish hotter. You can halve the hot sauce to make it less spicy.
- If you want to swap out the rotisserie chicken for canned chicken you can. And Yes, it tastes delicious!
Storage
Be sure to let this buffalo chicken dip cool completely prior to storing. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Can you freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip?
It is not recommended to freeze this dip. It separates really easily and doesn’t freeze well.
Do I have to cook this in a cast iron skillet or can I use something else?
You can do all the pre-cooking in a regular large skillet if you prefer then transfer to a small casserole dish if you have one.
What is good to dip in Buffalo Chicken Dip?
It is most common to dip celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, and crackers in buffalo chicken dip.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip is one of the best appetizers out there! It is creamy, a little bit spicy, and full of buffalo flavor. This dip is loaded with chicken, hot sauce, cheese, and ranch dressing mix for the ultimate flavor experience.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Butter, unsalted
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken (about 3 Cups)
- ½ Cup Frank’s Wing Sauce
- ¼ Cup Velveeta Cheese
- 8oz Cream Cheese
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Ranch Dressing Mix
- 3 Green Onions, chopped
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Cup Cheddar, grated, divided
- 1 Cup Mozzarella, divided
- ¼ Cup Blue Cheese (optional – for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the butter to a medium skillet and cook the minced garlic for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and pour over the hot sauce. Cook for a few minutes, stirring to combine the sauce.
- Cut the Velveeta cheese into cubes and add to the pan, allow to melt, stirring.
- Cut up the cream cheese and melt it into the pan.
- Add the sour cream, 2 chopped green onions, black pepper, and the ranch mix.
- Stir until combined.
- Add half a cup of the cheddar and half a cup of mozzarella, stirring.
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella, then cheddar over the top.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes. Finish off by broiling to give some good color on the top.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining green onion to garnish, and serve immediately with blue cheese, celery, carrots, tortilla chips, and crusty bread.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 393Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 844mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 23g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
